Chief Procurement & Third-Party Risk Leader

Community Bank, N.A.; Lyndon (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Banking discounts

11 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Community Financial System, Inc. (CFSI) seeks a Head of Procurement to lead strategic sourcing, vendor management, and third‑party risk across its financial services footprint. You will partner with compliance, legal, and finance to optimize costs while protecting the organization.

The role demands governance, contract negotiations, and cross‑functional leadership in a regulated banking environment. Competitive compensation and broad benefits accompany the opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain or related field required.
• Master's degree, MBA, or related advanced degree preferred.
• Professional certifications CPSM, CPM, CIPS or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Establish policies, procedures, and governance for accountability and regulatory readiness.
• Lead vendor management, contract negotiation, and third‑party risk oversight.
• Partner with senior leaders to assess needs and drive cost savings and value.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Third‑party risk management

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Data‑driven problem solving

Change leadership

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

CPM / CPSM / CIPS certifications preferred

Tools

Procurement systems

Analytics

Job description

Community Financial System, Inc. (CFSI) seeks a Head of Procurement to lead strategic sourcing, vendor management, and third‑party risk across its financial services footprint. You will partner with compliance, legal, and finance to optimize costs while protecting the organization.

The role demands governance, contract negotiations, and cross‑functional leadership in a regulated banking environment. Competitive compensation and broad benefits accompany the opportunity.